Laksa Lemak – coconut curry soup
I’ve harboured deep Laksa love for more than twenty years. A small and unassuming Malaysian cafe in suburban Melbourne is responsible. Laksa Lemak from the Penang Coffee House was our … Continue reading
Cucumber and Gin Soup with Avocado and Tomato
I’ve been involved in a Book Club for most of my adult life. At first it was just about friends, and if we talked about the month’s designated book then … Continue reading
Main meal miso soup
I have always enjoyed delicate miso broth served with traditional Japanese restaurant meals. The delicate stock is made from just a few ingredients, but bonito flakes and kombu are essential … Continue reading
Cullen Skink
After the resounding success of my replica British seafood pie, I felt emboldened to try my hand at Cullen Skink, a delicious hearty chowder of potatoes and smoked haddock. This … Continue reading
Asian style chicken noodle soup
I first posted this soup recipe 2 years ago, when my blog was in it’s infancy. It’s so simple and good that I thought it was worth sharing again, especially as cold … Continue reading
Italian style zucchini and parmesan cheese soup
It’s rare for me to feel constrained by ingredient supply or immature palates when I cook, but choosing a Neil Perry recipe to prepare for this month’s Cookbook Guru has … Continue reading
Simple Ginger Congee
High winds in Melbourne during the springtime herald the onset of hay fever season. My eyes itch, my sinuses throb and I sneeze, repeatedly. Desperately in need of nurturing, I … Continue reading
Lamb Shank and Vegetable Soup
I bragged about my lamb shank bargain here before sharing the recipe for a delicious lamb shank braise with rosemary. The two remaining shanks from this win, I made into … Continue reading
Carrot and Ginger Soup
Carrots are incredibly cheap in the market. Juicing carrots may have a few small imperfections in their natural beauty but the flavour is just as sweet as their perfectly formed … Continue reading
CHICKEN STOCK:
When I first market shopped after our holiday, high on my priority list was the wherewithal to make chicken stock. Not only did I buy two large fresh organic chickens … Continue reading
LEEK and POTATO SOUP
It’s cold outside, squally showers keep passing through, can’t complain though, it is winter. I’m snug inside, the fire is blazing and a pot of soup is warming on the … Continue reading
CELERY SOUP with no strings attached
There are some humble ingredients that skilled cooks can elevate to the sublime. Ordinary everyday celery is on that list for me. Celery braised by an expert still lingers in … Continue reading
Smoky Ham Hock and Vegetable Soup
Another brew to feed by soup addiction . Winter is well and truly upon us in Melbourne and soup is my one lunch time solution. Nutritious, comforting and warming, a … Continue reading
The people behind this project…
Recently we got together for a weekend in Brisvegas together. It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, and this was the first catchup since this blog was … Continue reading
Please Pass the Recipe 